200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
Which TWO roles are typically responsible for making decisions regarding business impact and external communication during an incident? (Select two.)
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PR
CISO decides on business impact; PR handles external communication.
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PR
Why this is correct
PR manages external communication.
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Legal counsel
Why it's wrong here
Legal counsel handles legal obligations, not business impact.
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CISO
Why this is correct
CISO is the decision-maker for business impact.
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Incident handler
Why it's wrong here
Incident handlers investigate and respond, not make business decisions.
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HR
Why it's wrong here
HR handles insider threat cases, not general business impact.
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